In the early 1990s, twin sisters began selling their linen garments at a local Farmer’s Market in Ithaca, New York. They quickly realized the increasing demand for their relaxed styles made from natural fibers. After expanding and connecting with enthusiastic, worker-owned, women-operated factories in Lithuania, FLAX was born!

25 years later, their custom-made European linen fabrics are still produced and sewn in those same factories while FLAX's headquarters remain in Upstate New York. They stay dedicated to creating quality clothing for women of all shapes and sizes to be worn comfortably in their everyday life.

FLAX is committed to producing their products sustainably and are continuously trying to improve their standards; not only for their employees and clothing, but also their impact on the environment. Their custom fabrics and garments are produced at the same worker-owned, women-operated factories in Lithuania that they have been for over 25 years. FLAX are in daily communication with their factories and truly value the close relationships they have with these women who helped to make FLAX what it is today.

FLAX is proud to use Corozo buttons on their garments. This 100% natural product is cut from the seeds of the fruit of the Corozo Palm and promotes sustainable harvesting in our fragile rainforest while ensuring the employment of its indigenous people. Any chemicals used in the production of their threads and fabrics meet European REACH regulations, assuring they have been assessed regarding the impact they may have on human health and the environment and all of their garments come pre-washed and dried, using an eco-friendly softener.